Hallam way back in pack

Hallamshire were back in 29th place out 59 in the men’s race at the National Road Relay championship at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, on Saturday.

Dave Archer gave them a decent start on the first leg with time of 27;56 and Andy Heyes gained 11 places on stage two with a time of 14;18 which was the fifth fastest of the day for the short stage. That, though, was as near to the front as Hallamshire got.

Hallamshire failed to finish a team in the women’s six stage relay but Hatti Dean was in sparking form on the first leg finishing runner-up in 16;06, the fourth fastest. Hallam had a moment of glory when Calli Thackery took them into the lead on stage two.